What backstory information do we learn about Helen's life before Anne Sullivan arrives?, An illness made her blind and deaf, specialists couldn't help her, and her family is considering putting her in an asylum because she is "unmanageable"., What details do you notice that reveal what life was like in 1887 Alabama?, Mrs. Keller must ask her husband's permission, servants work the plantation and in the house, and people used a steam train, carriage, no phones (bell), and ink in a jar., What backstory information is included within the flashbacks to Anne's childhood?, Anne had a brother Jimmy who needed a crutch, they were separated, Anne was "virtually blind," and Jimmy died in the asylum when Anne went to school., What attitudes do JAMES and Captain Keller have towards Helen?, Jimmy calls her "a monkey" and says it is like talking to a fence post, and Captain Keller says she is "mentally defective"., Why is Annie's battle with Helen at breakfast so important to the story?, It shows that Helen CAN learn., What does the Christmas ornament symbolize?, Helen's "trapped" in her "prison of silence"., What does the doll symbolize?, She wants to see (wants the dolls to have eyes), What does the napkin symbolize?, Helen's ability to learn., What do Annie's glasses symbolize?, Reminds us that Annie has suffered with blindness and we know she can relate to Helen, What do the spoons symbolize?, Helen's refusal to learn and her obstinance (Hint Look for this when Helen keeps throwing spoons on the kitchen floor!)., What does the egg symbolize?, Being "reborn" and coming out of her shell., What does the veil symbolize?, Moving from the darkness of ignorance to the lightness of education and understanding., What does the key symbolize?, Helen unlocking or "opening" herself to learning (Hint Look for this when Helen hides the key or drops it into Annie's pocket!)., What does water symbolize?, Cleansing, life, and a fresh start (Hint Look for this during the giant breakthrough moment outside at the pump!)., How is Annie Sullivan resilient in this movie, and what specific difficulties did she face?, Anne is resilient because she stays strong and keeps teaching until Helen reaches true understanding. She faced her own past of blindness and the guilt of her brother's death , Helen’s stubborn refusal to learn , and the parents’ pity, spoiling, and doubt, What did Annie accomplish despite these difficulties?, She overcame her own history of being blind and the trauma of the asylum to break through Helen's "prison of silence" and successfully teach her true understanding and language., How is Helen Keller's life an example of resilience, and what specific difficulties did she face?, Helen showed resilience by not giving up despite being blind and deaf. While her parents felt pity and doubted her, she worked hard to learn sign language, speak, read, write, write books, attend college, and lecture around the world., What did Helen accomplish despite these difficulties?, Sign language, learning to speak, read, and write, writing books, going to college, and lecturing around the world., What are four possible themes of The Miracle Worker?, 1) You can overcome with hard work, 2) Nothing is too difficult or hopeless, 3) Education brings success, and 4) Don't listen to those who doubt you, Asylum, What is an example of a hospital that cares for mentally challenged individuals?, Ignorance, What is a situation where someone has a complete lack of knowledge?, Impaired, What is it called when someone is mentally or physically unfit?, Imperative, What is a situation that is urgent and requires action or attention?, Impertinent, What is a word for behavior that is improperly bold or rude?, Insatiable, What is a word for a desire that is impossible to satisfy?, Obstinate, What is a word for someone who is stubborn and refuses to yield?, Pity, What is a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for a stray dog in the cold?, Temperance, What is a word for showing self-control and moderation?, Utter, What is a word that means to express your thoughts in speech?.

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